What happens when you have a diverse newsroom? All stories are told. MSNBC’s Tiffany Cross, who had to fight her way into the newsroom from tough beginnings, joins us to talk about broadening the narrative and creating a more informed and politically aware public. She brings a unique perspective to this discussion having spent her career at the crossroads of media, politics, and policy. In her book, she further explores the political landscape by delving into the role African Americans have played in shaping democracy and the political forces that work to suppress their voters. GUEST: Tiffany Cross, Host, MSNBC's "The Cross Connection" and Author, Say It Louder: Black Voters, White Narratives, and Saving Our DemocracyTiffany Cross is a journalist, media and political analyst and author. She recently served as a Resident Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School’s Institute of Politics. She has spent the past two decades honing her narrative skills in newsrooms, as well as on the campaign trail where she has worked with local, state, and federal candidates. She began her journalism career at CNN, before moving on to BET News where she covered Capitol Hill and produced political specials. She also is co-founder of The Beat DC, a multimedia platform where national politics, policy, business, media, and all people of color meet.The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross on MSNBC https://www.msnbc.com/cross-connection Follow us on Twitter @speakgoodpodCheck out our blogGot an episode idea?

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